BAND DIRECTOR'S UPDATE

​It’s hard to believe we’re entering Week 3 of school already.  Just think - the GHMB started rehearsing six weeks ago!  A few reminders for our first game week.
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Flip Folders
Each band member received a flip folder from the band at the beginning of their freshman year.  The flip folder allows your student to conveniently keep their music organized and transport it easily.
If your student has misplaced the flip, it is their responsibility to replace it.  Flip folders are available from Stantons Sheet Music (330 South Fourth St), Music & Arts (Graceland Shopping Center), Buckeye Brass (7445 Montgomery Dr, Plain City), or online.  Flip folders come standard with 5 ‘windows.’  I have extra windows for students need them. 
Music/Flip Folders will be checked weekly and is calculated into your student’s grade.  If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

Summer Uniform
The band will be performing in their Summer uniform for the first few games.  Consistency from student to student is very important.  All students are expected to follow these guidelines:

1. All members will wear their white band polo, blue band shorts, shortwhite socks, and white marching shoes.
2. Members with long hair will have their hair up in a pony tail and/or french braid.
3. Undershirts and/or tank tops should be white - avoid contrast colors or graphic prints.
4. If the temperatures begin to drop, students may wear a NAVY Grandview-logo long sleeve/hoodie in the stands.
5. If members received a new pair of shoes, be sure to break them in before Thursday to avoid blisters - see Mr. Herrmann for more information.

8/29 Home vs Centennial - 7:00PM Kickoff  **THURSDAY**
Uniform: Summer
Call: 4:30
Warm Up: 4:40
March In: 4:50
TV Spots: 5:00-6:00 (Parents should watch/DVR CW Columbus)
Dinner Break: 6:00-6:40 (Food provided by Band Parents Association)
March In: 6:40
Pregame: 6:50
Kick Off: 7:00 

Upcoming Events
8/29      Home vs Centennial (see itinerary above)
9/2        Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
9/6        Away at Afrocentric
             Ox Roast (after game)
9/12      Thursday Evening Rehearsal  8-10PM
9/13      Home vs Bucyrus (Alumni Night)

Lastly, please don’t hesitate to reply to any updates or contact me via email, Twitter or by phone. 
Go Bobcats!!! 

Mr. Herrmann 
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Christopher Herrmann Director of Bands
Grandview Heights High School
1587 West Third Avenue | Columbus, Ohio 43212
O: (614) 485-4012
@GrandviewHtsBand
www.ghcsd.org
www.grandviewhtsband.org